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EFB and Amazon Egypt Collaborate to Provide 11,000 Meals to Vulnerable Communities in Cairo

Written by: Marwa Abu Zaher

The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB), a leading regional development organization dedicated

to providing safe and healthy food to vulnerable communities, has announced a new

collaboration with Amazon Egypt aimed at addressing hunger and supporting those in

need across Egypt As part of this partnership, Amazon Egypt will contribute to the

distribution of 11,000 meals through EFB’s renowned “Tekyet El-Mahrousa” initiative

This collaboration helps meet essential food needs while improving the living

conditions of many families in need

Amazon Egypt and EFB Join Forces to Enhance Food Security in Egypt

This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening the corporate social responsibility

efforts of both Amazon Egypt and the Egyptian Food Bank By joining forces, they aim to

maximize their reach and provide essential food items to as many beneficiaries as possible

particularly in densely populated areas with high food insecurity The distribution of meals

will cover several neighborhoods in Cairo, including Mokattam, El-Basateen, and El-Salam City

Through the “Tekyet El-Mahrousa” program, EFB has been playing an essential role in providing

sustainable food solutions to vulnerable communities This program is designed to offer

long-term food assistance, moving beyond short-term responses to address the continuous

needs of households in need

EFB’s Commitment to Sustainable Food Solutions

Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of EFB, stated, “This collaboration reflects our vision at EFB

to strengthen partnerships with the private sector to unite efforts and ensure that

food reaches every person in need Our partnership with Amazon Egypt expands our

capacity to deliver much-needed meals across Greater Cairo’s neighborhoods through

the ‘Tekyet El-Mahrousa’ initiative We are committed to working with organizations in

the private sector that play a crucial role in funding our feeding programs, as this highlights

the importance of sustainable collaborations built on shared objectives and measurable impact

Amazon Egypt’s Role in Strengthening Food Security

Omar Elsahy, General Manager of Amazon Egypt, expressed his pride in the partnership, saying

“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with the Egyptian Food Bank, an organization doing

exceptional work in reaching communities across Egypt At Amazon, we believe success is

not just measured by what we sell, but by how we serve the communities we operate in

This collaboration underscores our core values – being locally relevant, making a real impact

and standing with Egyptians during critical times Food security is a fundamental right, and

working with EFB allows us to contribute to ensuring that more families across Egypt have

access to the essentials they need

EFB’s Holistic Strategy for Vulnerable Families

EFB operates through an integrated strategy built on four main pillars to provide comprehensive

support to vulnerable families and individuals These pillars include providing food and basic

needs (protection), preventing malnutrition through awareness and nutritional education

empowering families to improve income and self-reliance, and enhancing living standards

while promoting sustainable development In its continuous efforts to develop innovative

programs, EFB ensures that the resources are optimally used by forging strategic partnerships

with government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations

This collaboration enhances the impact of these initiatives and ensures long-term positive

effects on communities